3com L-510 User manual

Brand: 3com

Model: L-510

Category: Networking cards

Type: User manual

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Lynx L-510

3Com Lynx L-510

3Com Lynx L-510 is a high-speed broadband Internet connection device that uses your existing phone line and simultaneously allows you to make phone calls. It can be connected to any computer/notebook with a USB Port or 10/100 Base-T Ethernet card for wired connection or an IEEE 802.11b/g Wireless adapter. The Ethernet ports have Auto MDI/MDIX feature which can allows both cross or straight UTP cable to be utilized. The Lynx L-510 has an in-built IEEE802.11g Wireless LAN Access Point for wireless connectivity.

3Com Lynx L-510

ADSL Ethernet & USB Combo Router

• Product warranty does not apply to damage caused by lightning, power surges or wrong voltage usage.

• This product is for use only in UL Listed computers.

Quick Guide

ersion 1.1

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Contents

Declaration Of Conformity ...........................................................................3

Countries of Operation and Conditions of Use in the European Community...................3

Radio Frequency Interference Warnings & Instructions..................................................4

RF Exposure...................................................................................................................4

Introduction..................................................................................................5

Minimum System Requirements..................................................................5

Lynx L-510 Package....................................................................................6

Lynx L-510 Overview...................................................................................7

Typical Wireless-G Router Connection........................................................9

STEP 1: Connecting the Lynx L-510 to Your Computer................................................10

Step 1.1 Connecting the Lynx L-510..........................................................................10

1.1.2 (a) Connecting to the Ethernet ............................................................................10

1.1.2 (b) Connecting to the USB ..................................................................................11

Step 1.2 Connecting to the ADSL Line..........................................................................11

1.2.1 (a) To connect to the ADSL line......................................................................12

1.2.1 (b) To connect to the ADSL line and Telephone Set............................................12

Step 1.3 Connecting to the Power Outlet...................................................................13

Step 1.4 Powering On................................................................................................14

STEP 2: Configuring Your Ethernet Network Card/ Installing your USB

Device........................................................................................................15

Step 2.1: Configuring Your Ethernet Network Card......................................................15

2.1.1 For Windows

98 Second Edition / Windows

Me..........................................15

2.1.2 For Windows® 2000 / Windows® XP..............................................................16

Step 2.2: Installing the USB Device Driver....................................................................17

2.2.1 Installing the USB Device Driver for Windows® (98/SE/Me/2000/XP)............17

STEP 3: Configuring Your Internet Browser.............................................21

Step 3.1: Microsoft® Internet Explorer™ (based on IE 5.5)....................................21

Step 3.2: Netscape® Navigator...............................................................................21

Modify the Settings of your Modem ...........................................................22

Maintenance..............................................................................................23

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Declaration Of Conformity

Marking by the above symbol indicates compliance with the Essential Requirements of

the R&TTE Directive of the European Union (1999/5/EC). This equipment meets the

following conformance standards:

EN300 328, EN301 489-17, EN60950

Countries of Operation and Conditions of Use in the European

Community

This device is intends to be operated in all countries of the European Community.

Requirement is for indoors vs. outdoors operation, license requirements and allowed

channels of operation apply in some countries as described in this document.

If operation is occurring outside of the allowable channels as indicated in this guide,

then the user must cease operating the product and consult with the local technical

support staff responsible for the wireless network.

This device may be operated indoors or outdoors in all countries of the European

Community using the 2.4GHz band: Channels 1 – 13, except where noted below:

− In Italy the end-user must apply for a license from the national spectrum authority

to operate this device outdoors.

− In France outdoor operation is only permitted using the 2.4 – 2.454 GHz band:

Channels 1 – 7.

Note: The user must use the configuration utility provided with this product to

check the current channel of operation and confirm that the devices operating

in conformance with the spectrum usage rules for the European Community

countries as described below.

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Radio Frequency Interference Warnings & Instructions

(FCC ID: I38-DSL600EWR)

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital

device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide

reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This

equipment uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in

accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio

communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a

particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or

television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the

user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following

methods:

− Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna

− Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver

− Connect the equipment into an electrical outlet on a circuit different from that

which the radio receiver is connected

− Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Modifications made to the product, unless expressly approved by the party responsible,

could void the user’s right to operate the equipment.

RF Exposure

This device has been tested and complies with FCC RF Exposure (SAR) limits in typical

laptop computer configurations and this device can be used in desktop or laptop

computers with side mounted PCMCIA slots, which can provide 1 cm separation

distance from the antenna to the body of the user or a nearby person. Thin laptop

computers may need special attention to maintain antenna spacing while operating.

This device cannot be used with handheld PDAs (personal digital assistants). Use in

other configurations may not ensure compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines.

This device and its antenna must not be co-located or operate in conjunction with

another antenna or transmitter.

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Introduction

Thank you on your purchase of the Lynx L-510! The Lynx L-510 provides you with a

high-speed broadband Internet connection using your existing phone line that at the

same time allows you to make phone calls.

The Lynx L-510 can be connected to any computer/notebook with a USB Port or 10/100

Base-T Ethernet card for wired connection or an IEEE 802.11b/g Wireless adapter. For

multiple user connections, you may connect your computers/notebooks to both the

Ethernet Ports or through the Wireless adapter. The Ethernet ports have Auto

MDI/MDIX feature which can allows both cross or straight UTP cable to be utilized. The

Lynx L-510 has an in-built IEEE802.11g Wireless LAN Access Point for wireless

connectivity.

This documentation assumes that there is an Ethernet card or a wireless adapter on

your computer.

Minimum System Requirements

• Pentium

MMX 233MHz

• A CD-ROM Drive

• Ethernet card installed with TCP/IP Protocol (required only if you are connecting to

the ETHERNET port of your DSL Router)

• USB port (required by if you are connecting to the USB Port of your ADSL Router)

• IEEE 802.11b/g Wireless adapter (Required if you are connecting to the Wireless

Access Point of the router)

• Host Operating Systems support for USB:

Windows® 98 Second Edition

Windows® 2000

Windows® Me

Windows® XP

• OS independent for Ethernet

• Web Browser support:

Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 (or later versions)

Netscape® Navigator 3.02 (or later versions)

Lynx L-510

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Lynx L-510 Package

For any missing items, please contact your dealer immediately.

1 Modem Lynx L-510

1 Quick Guide

1 Pre-installation

requirements Guide

1 POTS Splitter

2 In-line Filters

1 Ethernet Cable

(Cat 5 UTP Straight

Ethernet Network

Cable)

1 USB Cable

1 Telephone Cable

(RJ-11)

1 Installation CD

1 Power Adapter

(DC 9V)

1 The telephone extension cable used for this Lynx L-510 is a UL Listed Communication Circuit

Accessory, minimum 26AWG.

2 This product is intended to be supplied by a UL Listed Direct Plug-In Power Unit marked "Class 2" and

rated Input: 120VAC, 50-60Hz, 26W, Output: 9Vdc, 1A Only. Different countries are bundled with

different types of power adapter. The above illustration is only a representative.

3 Depending on your country of purchase, your package may or may not come with a POTS Splitter and

or 2 In-Line Filters. The POTS Splitter is required if you are connecting a Telephone Set to the Ethernet

Modem. The In-line Filter is required to avoid the noise produced by the telephone equipment. Please

refer to Step 1.2 - Connecting to the ADSL Line for details. POTS-Splitter and In-Line Filters can also

be purchased from your dealer.

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Lynx L-510 Overview

Front Indicators

1 2 3 4 5 6

1 POWER

Lights up when power is supplied to the ADSL Router.

2 ETHERNET (E1 ~ E4)

Lights up when the Ethernet cable is properly connected from your ADSL Router to the

Ethernet Card. It flickers when the ADSL is transmitting/receiving data.

3 WIRELESS

Flickers when the Wireless LAN is operational.

4 USB

Lights up when the USB cable is properly connected from your ADSL Router to the

USB slot. Lights Off when the USB cable is not connected or it is properly disconnected.

5 DSL

LED lights off when no Telephone jack (RJ-11) is connected. Flickers when the ADSL

Router is trying to establish a connection with the ADSL Service Provider (Training).

Steady Green LED lights up when the ADSL connection is established.

6 Internet

Green LED lights up when the PPP connection is established. Lights off when no PPP

connection.

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Back Panel

2 4

1 3 5 6 7

1 DSL

Connect the telephone jack (RJ-11) to your Telephone Wall Socket (DSL line).

2 USB

Connect the USB jack to your PC’s USB slot.

3 RESET

To reset your ADSL Router to factory default settings (all customized settings that you

have saved will be lost!). To reset the ADSL Router, simply press the reset button for

about 10 seconds.

4 ETHERNET (E1-E4)

10/100 Base-T Auto-MDI/MDIX Ethernet jack (RJ-45) to connect to your PC’s Ethernet

Network card or Ethernet Hub / Switch.

5 DC 9V

To connect to the Power Adapter that comes with your package.

6 POWER SWITCH

To power on or off the modem. Push downwards to switch ON and lift upwards to OFF.

7 RF Antenna

180° 2.4Ghz Wireless Antenna.

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Typical Wireless-G Router Connection

Fig 1-4 below shows up to 4 PCs connections.

Figure 1- 1 : 4 PCs Connection Diagram

To connect to more than 4 computers/notebooks, you may further expand one of the

Ethernet Ports via an Ethernet Hub/Switch. For details on how to connect to the

Ethernet Switch/Hub, please refer to the documentation that comes with the unit.

Lynx L-510

Computers

with Ethernet

Network Cards

Computers with

Wireless Cards

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Connecting the Lynx L-510 to Your Computer

! Power off your Computer/Notebook or/and any connected devices before

connecting to the Lynx L-510!

To connect to your Lynx L-510, you need to have either an Ethernet Port or a USB

Port present on your computer/Notebook.

Step 1.1 Connecting the Lynx L-510

• If an Ethernet Port is present, please proceed to section 1.1.2(a) Connecting to the

Ethernet.

• If an Ethernet Port is not present, locate the USB Port on your

Computer/Notebook and proceed to section 1.1.2 (b) Connecting to the USB.

1.1.2 (a) Connecting to the Ethernet

Note: This connection is not required if you are connecting to an Ethernet Switch/Hub

for multiple-users connection.

You may now proceed to Step 1.2.

Step 1:

Back view of a Computer Back view of the Lynx

-510

Ethernet Network Cable

Ethernet Port

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1.1.2 (b) Connecting to the USB

You may now proceed to Step 1.2.

Step 1.2 Connecting to the ADSL Line

To connect the Lynx L-510 to the ADSL line, carriy out Step 1.2(a).

To connect the Lynx L-510 to the ADSL line and a Telephone Set, carry out Step

1.2(b).

USB Cable

USB Port

Back view of a Computer Back view of the Lynx

-510

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1.2.1 (a) To connect to the ADSL line

1.2.1 (b) To connect to the ADSL line and Telephone Set

You must install the POTS Splitter if you need to have a phone near the modem.

The POTS Splitter (with built-in Microfilter) is a device that allows you to connect both

your Telephone cable and Telephone Set to the same Telephone Wall Socket. The

device at the same time helps to eliminate background noise on the telephone line,

ensuring the best possible phone performance.

Please follow the following steps to install the Splitter:

1. Connect your phone to the jack PHONE of the Splitter.

2. Connect the DSL modem to the jack MODEM of the Splitter.

3. Connect the jack WALL to the telephone outlet.

Back view of the Lynx

-510 Telephone Outlet

ADSL Port

Telephone Cable

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Step 1.3 Connecting to the Power Outlet

Connect your Lynx L-510 to the Power Outlet via the Power adapter (that comes with

your Lynx L-510 package).

ADSL Port

Back view of the Lynx

-510

Phone

Splitter

elephone Outlet

Back view of the Lynx

-510

DC Port

Power Outlet

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Step 1.4 Powering On

Power on the Power Outlet that is connected to your Lynx L-510.

Power on your Computer(s)/Notebook(s).

Please insert your Lynx L-510 installation CD.

Please proceed to Step 2.

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1. Proceed with this section ONLY if your computer/notebook is connected to the Ethernet Port of

your ADSL Router.

2. The following illustrated screen shots serve only as examples. For any dissimilarity, please follow

closel

the instructions

rom

ted on

Com

uter.

Configuring Your Ethernet Network Card/ Installing

your USB Device

! If your computer/notebook is connected to the Ethernet Port of the Lynx L-510,

proceed with section 2.1.

! If your computer/notebook is connected to the USB Port of the Lynx L-510, proceed

with section 2.2.

! If your computer/notebooks are connected to both the Ethernet Port and USB Port of

your Lynx L-510, please proceed with both sections 2.1 and 2.2.

Step 2.1: Configuring Your Ethernet Network Card

2.1.1 For Windows

98 Second Edition / Windows

i From your Windows desktop, right-click on the Network Neighborhood icon.

Select Properties.

iiii From the Configuration tab, select TCP/IP-> xxx where xxx refers to the model

of your Ethernet Card that is connected to your Lynx L-510.

Click Properties.

(This screen shot uses 3Com

EtherLink Ethernet card model as an

example).

iii Click the IP Address tab.

Click the option Obtain an IP

address automatically and click

to save the settin

Step 2:

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Ensure that your Lynx L-510 is powered on.

Restart your system. Proceed to Step 3.

2.1.2 For Windows® 2000 / Windows® XP

i Windows

2000:

a) From your Windows desktop, right-click on the icon My Network Places and

select Properties.

b) At the Network and Dial-up Connections window, right-click on the Local

Area Connection icon and select Properties.

Windows

XP:

(Instructions are based on default Start menu option)

a) From your Windows desktop, click Start > All Programs > Accessories >

Communications > Network Connections.

b) Right-click on the Local Area Connection icon that reflects the model of your

Ethernet Card that is connected to your Lynx L-510 and click Properties.

ii Ensure that the field Connect Using indicates the model of your Ethernet Card that is

connected to your Lynx L-510.

(This is important especially if you have more than one Local Area Connection icons

displayed at the Network and Dial-up Connections/Network Connections window.

Ensure that you have selected the correct one.)

Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties.

(This screen shot uses 3Com

EtherLink Ethernet card model as an

example).

iii. Select the option Obtain an IP address

automatically and click OK.

Click OK again to close.

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Ensure that your Lynx L-510 is powered on.

Restart your system. Proceed to Step 3.

Step 2.2: Installing the USB Device Driver

2.2.1 Installing the USB Device Driver for Windows® (98/SE/Me/2000/XP)

i. Power on your computer to start Windows.

ii. Place the Installation CD into your CD-ROM Drive. The following screen will

appear.

iii. Select Install USB Driver

iv. The following screen will appear. Click Next.

1. Proceed with this section ONLY if your computer/notebook is connected to the USB Port of

your ADSL Router!

2. The following screen shots illustrated serve only as examples. For any dissimilarity, please

follow closely the instructions prompted on your Computer/Notebook.

3. For Windows®98 Second Edition users, you may be prompted for your Windows CD-ROM.

Have it read

our side.

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v. Read carefully the License Agreement. If you agree, select the option I Agree and

click Next.

vi. The following screen will appear. Please make sure that the modem is not

connected to the computer. Click Next.

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vii. Select the Installation Folder and click Next.

viii. Click Next to proceed installation with indicated driver.

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ix. Click Next to complete the USB Driver installation

Depending on your system configurations, you may be prompted for your windows CD-ROM during

installation. At the prompt, replace the Installation CD in your CD-ROM Drive with your Windows

CD-ROM and click OK.

At the Copying Files dialog box, enter the path of your Windows CD-ROM and click OK.

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Model: L-510

Category: Networking cards

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